Slide Park Jasná: A day out for two generations

Jasná in summer is not just about hiking on Chopok. Families with children will find plenty to enjoy here, as will grandparents who want to spend a day in the mountains without taking on a demanding hike. This time, we decided not to leave the grandparents at home and headed to Jasná together with them and Markus.

The plan was simple. We would test out the Bike Park, while they took the cable car up to Chopok, enjoyed the views, went for a short walk and tried Slide Park on the way back down. What nobody expected, though, was that Grandma would end up enjoying the slides the most.

From Biela Púť to Chopok

The trip started at Biela Púť, where the three of them took the cable car all the way up to Chopok. For two-year-old Markus, the cable car ride itself was already an adventure. Instead of tackling a demanding hike, all three of them could comfortably enjoy the mountain surroundings and views of the Low Tatras.

From Chopok, they then made their way back towards Priehyba. From there, they headed towards the main attraction of the day – Slide Park.

When Grandma and her grandson hit the slides

Slide Park Jasná offers a slightly different kind of summer fun. Instead of walking all the way down the mountain, you can simply make your way from one slide to the next and enjoy the ride downhill. And that is exactly what Markus, Grandma and Grandpa did.

At first, Markus did not look particularly impressed, but every time they came to a stop, laughter followed. While Markus enjoyed the attraction like a proper little adventurer, always in Grandma’s or Grandpa’s arms, Grandma threw herself into it with even more enthusiasm – including on her own. After the first few rides, it was obvious that Slide Park was not just for children. Grandma enjoyed sliding just as much as her grandson, leaving Grandpa with a fairly clear job – keeping an eye on both of his travelling companions.

Grandpa also tried some of the slides, although he approached them with much more caution than Grandma. After one ride where he did not quite manage to slow himself down properly with his feet, he had one clear piece of advice: “Watch your knees.”

From the slides to Koliesko

Slide Park consists of seven slides with a total length of 127 metres. Everyone can decide whether to try them all or skip some and walk to the next one. Entry to Slide Park is free, and the only thing you need to buy is a ticket to Priehyba. The final slide ends just above Koliesko, from where you can walk to Biela Púť or take the cable car back up to Priehyba.

That is one of the great things about Jasná. You do not need to plan a demanding hike to enjoy a day in the mountains. The cable cars make it possible to reach higher elevations even for those who would struggle with a more challenging climb, or simply do not want to take one on.

At Koliesko, the three of them had one final cable car ride back to Priehyba, from where they continued by cable car to Biela Púť, where their car was parked.

Grandma had the most fun

If we had to pick one winner of the whole trip, it would not be Markus. It would be Grandma. Two-year-old Markus enjoyed both the cable car and the slides, while Grandpa made the most of a relaxed day in the mountains. But Grandma discovered that Slide Park is not just for children and that even after many years, you can still have fun on a slide like a little kid. Perhaps that is exactly what makes trips like this so special. They do not have to be complicated at all – all you need is a cable car, mountains, a bit of fun and good company.

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